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Preston Hodgkinson
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Credentialed Oilers reporter for Daily Hive Edmonton. PHWA Edmonton member. MacEwan University alum. He/Him 🏳️‍🌈
Kapanen taking reps with RNH and Jeff Skinner on the second line this morning.

Arvidsson and Hyman not on the ice. Nurse is skating with the team

Stuart Skinner in #Oilers starters net
November 21, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Bob Stauffer mentioned that the #Oilers could be looking at an off-the-radar trade target when it comes to upgrading the defence.

I took a stab at seven potential off-the-radar guys that could pique EDM's interest.

Full list: dailyhive.com/edmonton/7-o...
7 off-the-radar Oilers trade targets on defence | Offside
The Edmonton Oilers will be in the market for a defenceman at this year's trade deadline, but who they could target is still a mystery.
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November 20, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Is this a dress rehearsal for a potential PWHL expansion team in Edmonton? Maybe.

The Ottawa Charge will take on the Toronto Sceptres at Rogers Place this season in what will be a homecoming for a trio of players.

The story: dailyhive.com/edmonton/exp...
Possible expansion? PWHL to host game in Edmonton this season | Offside
The PWHL is officially coming to Edmonton for its first-ever game played in Alberta in what could be a possible test for future expansion.
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November 20, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Is it too early to watch the standings in November? Of course not.

#Oilers leapfrog Canucks and Flames… just two points out of the division lead.
November 20, 2024 at 3:31 AM
Podkolzin finally getting rewarded for his work… great work to create that McDavid goal

2 assists for the Russian so far tonight

#Oilers
November 20, 2024 at 12:46 AM
#Oilers seeing their middle six lag behind the competition and add Kapanen to try help that.

He’s struggled to score consistently, but it’s an interesting bet. Could see him slotting in in the third line potentially
November 19, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Offside migration to Blue Sky? Let it be known I started this trend
November 19, 2024 at 8:24 PM
We all know that the #Oilers are in the market for a top four RD… but how long does it take until you pull the plug on this goalie tandem?

Sure, you gotta get goals to win games… but you also need saves. EDM getting neither right now.
November 19, 2024 at 2:57 AM
Ekholm wires one over the shoulder of Montembault… only for the net to be off the moorings.

The hockey god’s are just toying with the #Oilers now
November 19, 2024 at 2:44 AM
This feels like one of those games… haven’t hated Edmonton’s game but there haven’t been any legitimate scoring chances at all.

#Oilers have been hitting the snooze button all night.
November 19, 2024 at 2:19 AM
#Oilers are not having the start they wanted to the season, but it's still way better than last year...

Record on Nov. 18, 2023: 5-10-1, 11pts

Record on Nov. 18, 2024 (today): 9-7-2, 20pts

Nearly double the amount of points with just two more games played.
November 18, 2024 at 9:28 PM
The #Oilers have been connected to Penguins LD Marcus Pettersson in a new report from Josh Yohe.

I delve into the fit and what the potential return could be in my latest: dailyhive.com/edmonton/oil...
Oilers have strong trade interest in Penguins defenceman: report | Offside
The trade winds are starting to blow across the NHL and the Edmonton Oilers have reportedly been involved.
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November 18, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Darnell Nurse is out of the #Oilers lineup and that means some new-looking defensive pairs against the Canadiens tonight.

Read more: dailyhive.com/edmonton/oil...
Oilers reveal new-look defence pairs without Darnell Nurse | Offside
The Edmonton Oilers ran a new-look defensive group this morning with Darnell Nurse presumably out with an injury.
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November 18, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Missed last night’s game in here due to getting a new phone lol… didn’t get it set up in time to live-tweet.

Rest assured, you’ll see my awful #Oilers all over your bluesky timeline from now on
November 17, 2024 at 11:04 PM
I’m sensing a pattern with this #Oilers team…
November 15, 2024 at 4:29 AM
The celebration was on in Rogers Place during the second period of tonight's #Oilers game!

Connor McDavid, the newest member of the 1,000-point club.

The story: dailyhive.com/edmonton/oil...
Oilers bench clears to celebrate McDavid's 1,000th point | Offside
The roof on Rogers Place nearly blew off as Oilers captain Connor McDavid secured his 1,000th NHL point against the Nashville Predators.
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November 15, 2024 at 3:34 AM
Marchessault goes down the tunnel after being beamed by a Roman Josi dump-in... not one you'd wanna get in front of

#Oilers
November 15, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Cal Pickard going on a bit of an adventure there

#Oilers
November 15, 2024 at 2:14 AM
The #Oilers will be without Viktor Arvidsson in the top six tonight...

I delve into what that means for this roster and who could step up in his absence. dailyhive.com/edmonton/oil...
Oilers will not have Arvidsson in the lineup for tonight's game | Offside
After not skating at practice with the Edmonton Oilers yesterday, forward Viktor Arvidsson was officially ruled out for tonight.
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November 14, 2024 at 8:19 PM
I chatted with #Oilers veteran Brett Kulak yesterday about his hot start to the season and how he's adjusting to playing more minutes on the right side.

It sounds like things are going well for the Stony Plain native.

Read more: dailyhive.com/edmonton/oil...
Oilers' Brett Kulak says he is having the "best start" of his career | Offside
It's not often that an NHL defenceman has a breakout year at the age of 30, but that may be the case with Oilers veteran Brett Kulak.
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November 14, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Viktor Arvidsson is hurt and could miss tomorrow night's potentially historic #Oilers game

I delve into what that might mean to the lineup in my latest: dailyhive.com/edmonton/arv...
Arvidsson is hurt and could miss next Oilers game | Offside
The Edmonton Oilers could be down one forward against the Nashville Predators on Thursday night as Arvidsson is dealing with an injury.
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November 13, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Viktor Arvidsson is "50/50" to play tomorrow as he is battling some sort of undisclosed injury.

#Oilers HC Knoblauch confirmed that it isn't serious... if he can't go the team will decide whether to call somebody up or to go with an 11/7 formation.
November 13, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Pickard has picked up wins in his last two against the Predators… and it looks like he will get an opportunity for the season sweep tomorrow night.

He’s in the #Oilers starters net at practice this afternoon
November 13, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Brett Kulak has been getting more and more ice time next to Darnell Nurse on the second pair lately so I decided to ask #Oilers HC Kris Knoblauch about it.

"We’ve been very happy with those two"

Read more: dailyhive.com/edmonton/oil...
Oilers coach Knoblauch explains why Kulak is on the second pair | Offside
The Oilers have been playing musical chairs with their second defensive pair all season, but they've finally found one temporary solution.
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November 13, 2024 at 5:35 PM
McDavid and Draisaitl stole the spotlight during last night's 4-3 #Oilers OT win over the Islanders... but they gave credit to a sneaky good shift before the eventual winner

“It was an amazing shift by them"

Read more: dailyhive.com/edmonton/oil...
November 13, 2024 at 4:17 PM